Choose Mind Scanners
Choose Mind Scanners if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mind Scanners launched in 2021.
Mind Scanners vs Editor's Hell
Mind Scanners and Editor's Hell both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Mind Scanners (2021) is 2 years older than Editor's Hell (2023). Mind Scanners scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than Editor's Hell (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Editor's Hell
Choose Editor's Hell if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Editor's Hell launched in 2023.
Both Mind Scanners and Editor's Hell sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mind Scanners |  Editor's Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (553 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Outer Zone | Pixelated Goose Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Mind Scanners (2021) is 2 years older than Editor's Hell (2023).
- Mind Scanners scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than Editor's Hell (80% positive).
- Editor's Hell is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Mind Scanners (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Mind Scanners is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Editor's Hell has no Deck rating yet.
Mind Scanners vs Editor's Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Mind Scanners or Editor's Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Mind Scanners (2021) came out before Editor's Hell (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Mind Scanners and Editor's Hell similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Mind Scanners run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mind Scanners is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Editor's Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.